Zhongguo Meishuguan (National Art Museum) station
Beijing Subway station in Dongcheng, Beijing
Zhongguo Meishuguan (National Art Museum) station (simplified Chinese: 中国美术馆站; traditional Chinese: 中國美術館站; pinyin: Zhōngguó Měishùguǎn zhàn) is a station on Line 8 of the Beijing Subway. It was opened on December 30, 2018. This station served as the terminus of the North section of Line 8 until December 31, 2021.
The station is named after the National Art Museum of China.
Station layout
The station has an underground island platform.
Exits
There are 3 exits, lettered A, B, and D. Exits A and D are accessible.
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